Ebola Outbreak in West Africa Most Challenging – WHO
Guinea and Liberia worst affected while other west African nations take preventive measures.
India Election 2014: Cast Your Votes to Get Discounts on Haircuts, Petrol and Health Check-up
Several Indian businesses have offered to give discounts on products and services to anyone who has cast their votes.
Defra Research Blames Diesel for Autism and Schizophrenia in Children
Use of diesel cars has increased in UK as a consequence of government policy - a move scientists say should be reversed.
China to US: Keep Off Hong Kong's Political Affairs
Pro-democracy activists' meeting with Joseph Biden angers Beijing.
Ecuador Volcano Spews 6-mile High Ash and Smoke into Air
Many powerful blasts and tremors set off by Tungurahua volcano.
Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against US Officials over Drone Killings of American Citizens in Yemen
Islamist cleric and al-Qaida operatives wanted by CIA were killed in drone strikes.
Gang of Rapists Handed India's First Sex Crime Death Penalty
Following countrywide protests, India has toughened its rape laws with death now the maximum punishment.
North Korean Space Programme Nada's Name and Logo Inspired by US Agency Nasa
Pyongyang names its space programme 'National Aerospace Development Administration,' or Nada.
German Police Uncover Data Theft Involving 18 Million Emails and Passwords
Many of the compromised accounts were used by hackers to make online purchases.
Pakistan: Pervez Musharraf Escapes Assassination Attempt
The bomb exploded on the road taken by Musharraf's convoy
Chile Rocked by 7.8-Magnitude Tremors a Day after Major Quake, Triggering Tsunami Alert
Fresh tsunami warning for Northern Chile and Peru later cancelled, but aftershocks continue.
Ukraine: Far-Right Leader Oleksandr Muzychko Killed Himself
Police investigations conclude that Right Sector leader shot himself by accident
Malaysia Airlines MH370: Vanished Plane 'May Always Remain a Mystery'
Malaysian police are clueless about possible motives behind plane's disappearance, even as no wreckage is found.
Chile Quake: Celebrities React by Tweeting Prayers and Thoughts
Earthquake measuring 8.2 on Richter scale hit Chile, triggering a tsunami alert.
Japan Opens up Arms Export Market for First Time in Fifty Years
For first time after demilitarisation post WW II, Japan is easing arms sales restrictions.
CIA Kept Government in Dark over Torture in Interrogations - Senate Report
Senate Intelligence Committee says CIA claimed information gathered through torture thwarted terrorist plots.
Ebola Virus Outbreak: Two Cases Confirmed in Liberia as Senegal Closes Borders to Contain Epidemic
Neighbouring Senegal closes borders and imposes checks on flights to Guinea
Pakistan's Musharraf Indicted for High Treason amidst Boycott of Trial by His Lawyers
Former General and president pleads not guilty to charge which carries death penalty.
Pennsylvania Schoolboy Cuts $400m Off Government Spending
As part of a science fair project, the young student used ink-coverage software to show that Garamond can save millions.
India: Pregnant Woman Burnt Alive for Dowry by In-laws
Woman, eight months pregnant, burnt alive in south Indian state.
Thai Protesters March across Bangkok Demanding Yingluck Shinawatra's Resignation
Protests staged day before crucial elections to upper house of parliament.
Pope Francis Confesses Sins to Ordinary Priest at St Peter's Basilica
Breaking away from tradition pope offers confession to priest and stuns congregation.
India Inc Created 81,000 Jobs in US through $17bn Investment
Confederation of Indian Industry survey shows growing Indian presence in US economy.
China: WeChat Girl Rapist Sentenced to Death
Man, 40, befriended girls on QQ and WeChat and trapped them for sex.
UN Panel Condemns US Human Rights Record
Committee headed by Sir Nigel Rodley also criticises NSA snooping programme.
Kenyan Lawmaker Equates Homosexuality with Terrorism
Aden Duale says homosexuality a serious social problem that needs to be handled with seriousness.
Pope Accepts Resignation of German Bishop Charged With Luxurious Lifestyle
Franz-Peter Terbartz-van Elst of Limburg accused of splurging church funds.
Dwarf Planet Discovered Beyond Known Boundary of Solar System, Suggests Existence of 'Super Earth'
New planet supports existence of little-known 'Oort Cloud' and a 'Super Earth' beyond solar system
Ebola Virus Outbreak: West Africa Battles to Stop the Disease from Reaching Epidemic Proportions
West Africa prepares to fight against Ebola virus on a mission scale
Malaysia Airlines MH370: Last Partial Ping Sent by Aircraft Unexplained, say Experts
Hourly pings were followed by a partial ping which could have been triggered by many possible factors